I think it is great (besides that, it's a real slap in the face to Nash/NBC). It's the whole premise of the show, but I do think she got extremely lucky.I'm all for second chances, but was majorly bashed while trying to be objective about Rob and his second chances.
Chad is just wise enough to give Erin a chance outside the constraints of the show. It's only working because of his actions, not Erin's.
I don't think I'd call my critiques extreme hatred as I think these people are closer to being victimized than anything else regardless of the reputations these shows have of setting people up for humiliation.
She originally said she just wanted to have some fun. Is she goign to say that to Chad on their wedding day?